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RE: Guy Gaswint
On the contrary, I believe that they did in fact spend hours, days, and even months on their art. Think of it like this: They are often nomadic, hunting and gathering and fighting for survival. The only times that they would have a chance to create art is times of peace and leisure, but they certainly did not have it in excess as we do. Their art can be said to be abstract because they did not have the spare time that modern humans have to perfect and detail their art. I think they created their art with strong purpose and intention regardless.I think it is the gentle use of gesture in prehistoric art. It’s not literal depictions but often suggestions of whatever they are implying, even exaggerated to show the importance of a feature. The venus Willendorf is a perfect example. She is curvy, with enlarged breasts and a stomach, to depict the importance of fertility. These are suggestive to that implication, and it is obviously not anatomically correct to proportion. It does perhaps portray the intention behind the art pieces better with use of abstraction. A lot of prehistoric imagery is more symbolic than literal BECAUSE it was used often for spiritual or ritualistic purposes.
RE: Kaitlyn
Ah yes, I forgot to mention that in my post, glad you pointed it out– that they are used as teaching tools. It was a way to pass down their culture and beliefs. And how wonderful that it is still teaching us to this day! I agree that it was a way to have introspection. A way to compartmentalize their world around them as they perceive it.RE: Aubri Stogsdill
Like you mentioned that it was used for communication with other people, it makes me wonder if they at all intended for future generations like us to be communicated with. I wonder if they thought about that at all. Oh, I love that you pointed out that we like to recreate what we perceive as beautiful. It’s so true. You can absolutely tell what kind of respect they had in these subjective figurines and sculptures. I enjoyed your response.What has been speculated is that the function of these art pieces in the prehistoric lives was spiritual, or sacrificial. These humans lived within nature, and experienced their connection with animals in a much different way that we modern humans connect with animals. We can see that in the Lion-man, which has much intimacy between the strength and connection and respect these people had for the animals around them. And during that time, I’m sure fertility was of utmost importance and imperative to their survival. The art pieces they created were a testament of that importance, a way to display their emotional connection to continuing their familial line. Even they had a deep connection to their ancestors. The representational imagery may have just been a way to unwind and enjoy peaceful times, as many tribes were nomadic or busy fighting for their survival. It’s a testament that they, too, had leisure time that was deeply valued.
1. RE: krgrey3: I agree that the first definition is too simple; it doesn’t regard the personal and emotional aspect of art. The second definition is a great one because it includes this. I believe that art can not only make us feel something, but can be educational in terms of art history. It is meant to relay the makers intentions to the viewer, however interpreted. I enjoyed your response.
2. RE: Laura Barber: Part I: I really like the second definition as it is specific and to the point, without making too much of a boundary of what art is. Like you said, it is layered and multifaceted. I also like how you pointed out that art history involves the culture, I had forgotten to mention that in my reply.
DISAGREE: “Art is harmony.”— Georges Seurat (1859—1891), French painter, letter to Maurice Beaubourg (1890)
Part I:
I disagree with this statement because I personally define art as various emotions, depictions, interpretations, of anything and everything. By saying art is harmony, we are denying ourselves the right to express discord within our own lives. Art isn’t just harmony, art is chaos. Art encompasses all emotions we can have if we so choose. Art is history, and as we all know, history can be very ugly. War, blood, death, decay, can be interpreted as ugly. I truly think it cannot be simply defined through harmony.
AGREE: “Ideas alone can be works of art….All ideas need not be made physical.…A work of art may be understood as a conductor from the artist’s mind to the viewer’s. But it may never reach the viewer, or it may never leave the artist’s mind.”
— Sol LeWitt (1928—2007), American artist, “Sentences on Conceptual Art,” in Art and Its Significance, edited by Stephen David Ross (1994)
I really love this statement because it makes art so personal. It is completely subjective and up to the artist themselves on whether or not they choose to share their own art. We can all have our personal definitions of art, and that is what is beautiful about it. I don’t like it being confined to a simple space and definition, because that leaves room for comparative art– we should not be comparing our progress with one another. We should enjoy our individuality and own interpretations.
Part II:
“What is Art History? Why do we study the history of art? How does it help us understand the world in which we live?”
Art history is simply history. Without the art we have found from various centuries we would not have history. Take for example the the Lion Hunt of Ashurbanipal — that entire piece depicts clothing, styles, ways of life within that timeline. Yes, it is art, but more so, it holds the perspective of a point of time that is long-lost. That is quite precious. We study the history of art to study history of people, and to see how different OR similar elements of art can be and develop within completely different societies. It gives us something linear about the development of art styles. It helps us understand the world we live in because our society is built upon older societies. It’s amazing that we can find such well-preserved pieces.I love love love seeing everyone’s pets here! I’m excited to see your input from an outside perspective on art– it’s a very fun subject.
That’s amazing Kaylyn, that you have so many varying interests! I’ve never met someone that is interested in psychology and basketball at the same time. I wish you luck with your brother and your future intended career, and I’m excited to get your input on future discussions. 🙂
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hPrwV4tjHY9RAmxm9BzKBYJ1m-Lg_riH/view?usp=sharing
Here is my introduction video. I look forward to the semester with you all.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hPrwV4tjHY9RAmxm9BzKBYJ1m-Lg_riH/view?usp=sharing
Here is my introduction video. I look forward to this semester with you all.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hPrwV4tjHY9RAmxm9BzKBYJ1m-Lg_riH/view?usp=sharing
Hey all, here is the link to my video. I look forward to this semester with all of you.
